CRIA's proposal is to build a Social Technology that creates conditions for the full and healthy development of motherhood and early childhood, focusing on small and remote communities. The project began in 2023 and the development of the pilot experience and reapplication test is expected to be carried out over a period of 5 years, from 2023 to 2027.

Current Status

The inauguration of Espaço CRIA in the community of Pedra Furada-SE marked an important step in the project's trajectory. In addition to the first cycle of reapplication for new members, workshops, activities and therapies are offered, promoting the well-being and comprehensive education of the local community.

The next steps include the creation of a “Parents' School” program based on anthroposophic principles, addressing human development and parenting practices, in addition to the development and improvement of the CRIA App.

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Historic

CRIA is the most complex project in the history of The Human Project, but also the most important.

The development of CRIA began in 2022, in an exploratory phase, focusing on a small village, in this case Pedra Furada, where there are only 69 households. In that year our objective was to understand the complexity and multifactorial scenario inherent to the challenge of early childhood, which involves problems related to gender violence, unplanned pregnancies, very low family income, lack of basic health care for women and children, negative parenting, among other aspects.

These activities were carried out with the community, through meetings with discussion groups and dynamics addressing topics such as the child's rhythm and routine, prenatal care, childbirth, Shantala, food safety, yoga, breathing and stretching exercises, milestones in child development, the importance of playing, breastfeeding, emotions and challenges in family relationships, parenting, postpartum depression, the rights of pregnant women and their families, self-esteem, bullying, and mental health in childhood. At the end of the year, participants had matured in their understanding of the topics covered and in their appropriation of Social Technology. In 2023, CRIA consolidated its methodology with the four adolescents in the community, and through a series of meetings that addressed essential topics related to positive parenting, encompassing health and education, with emphasis on the training of the Adolescent Health Agent (ASA) and the Child Development Agent (ADI), the latter developed in partnership with Synapse EI Social Technology. Additionally, the initiative developed support materials such as the Shantala Manual, Medicinal Plant Material, the Breastfeeding Game and Pedagogical Tools for Child Development. At the same time, construction began on the CRIA Space, a place designed to provide support for community activities developed by Social Technology in conjunction with the local population. In 2024, an important advance was made in the Pedra Furada Village with the training of nine more young people to work in the CRIA community support unit. In the same year, the CRIA Space was opened, a place designed for socializing and carrying out multidisciplinary activities, designed with furniture appropriate for child development. The reapplication of the experience of the Adolescent Health Agent (ASA) was implemented, aiming to strengthen the approach to the health and well-being of young people and adolescents. In addition, a new support model was designed, focusing on management, planning and psychological support for CRIA Space users. The Child Development Agent (ADI) program was also implemented, which aims to promote the health and development of children. This program includes activities aimed at emotional balance and harmony, both in children and adults, contributing to a healthy family environment.